Arsenal FC: Five Alternatives If Robin van Persie Leaves

BR - Robin van Persie has had a fantastic 18 months for Arsenal after finally seeming to have overcome an injury-ravaged career. There was never any doubt that he had the talent required to be a top-class player, but a frequency of injuries prevented him from displaying his skills on a permanent basis.

When he was given the Arsenal captain's armband last summer, I feared he would go the way of the previous three holders of that honour. With only two years left on his contract, he chose not to sign another one, but he also chose to accept the honour of becoming captain.